How Long Gone 743. - Amanda Petrusich
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Jan 15, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Amanda Petrusich, a music journalist at The New Yorker, shares her insights on reporting a story about Phish and the nuances of music critique. She discusses the chaotic nostalgia of early music downloading and the challenges of gaining traction for lesser-known artists. Amanda humorously reflects on her writing practice, encounters with haters, and the peculiarities of interviewing musicians. With anecdotes about a shirtless Iggy Pop and illegal file sharing as social media, she spins a captivating narrative on music culture.
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Zyn for Firefighters
- Chris and Jason discuss Trevor Skeet, a friend of the show, gathering Zyn for firefighters.
- They observe a competitive element among those helping, driven by the influencer culture of Los Angeles.
Singapore Adventures
- Chris describes the impressive food stall scene in Singapore and trying a new legume, the winged bean.
- He also recounts seeing a uniquely shaped house resembling the human body, with the bathroom in the back.
Amanda's Abode
- Amanda Petrusich describes her home in the Hudson Valley as a repository for her extensive record collection.
- Jason compares the house's aesthetic to a blend of grandma's house with cool vinyl and modern lesbian vibes.